Houston AFF Reunion

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I would not!! I would just bring her one.


Yes, most of them. Some I am still perfecting. When I started out, it was a little scary, but I prayed that God would put someone in my path to help. I met two women in just a matter of days who have been very willing to help. They live in other states and so they don't mind - no competition to them. lol

Now that is Scary!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Ron

Now that is Scary!!

I just mean they are not strong enough. My Sweet Pea is not strong enough. I don't know what I need to do next.

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

I just mean they are not strong enough. My Sweet Pea is not strong enough. I don't know what I need to do next.

My wife says I make her melt like a candle!!!

[Ron]

Originally Posted by Ron

My wife says I make her melt like a candle!!!

When she's angry!!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Ron

My wife says I make her melt like a candle!!!

Originally Posted by Ron

When she's angry!!

I knew there had to be more to it. lol!

[ManOfWord]

WOW, the pics here are awesome!! What joy there is and rightly so!!!!! They blessed me!!!

[SDG]

I rejoiced Chosen to see that God has re-filled you w/ the joy of His salvation. I admire you greatly. I also prayed today for your continued health and strength for years to come. God's not finished w/ us, friend.

God bless you always.

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

I rejoiced Chosen to see that God has re-filled you w/ the joy of His salvation. I admire you greatly. I also prayed today for your continued health and strength for years to come. God's not finished w/ us, friend.

God bless you always.

I especially appreciate these fine words of well wishes for our brother, as I am sure he does too.

Last night, I looked at these pictures once again. When I came to the one with him standing in the baptistry, rejoicing and loving the Lord, the entire experience swept over me again. I was blessed all over again.

I would ask everyone to keep this really fine young man in your prayers, lifting him up before the Lord. It will strengthen him in his race for the overcomers' crown.

I counted it a great honor to have been included in these plans. The Lord was greatly pleased with our Brother Chosen's obedience...there can be no question.

At first, I was a bit dubious about the prospects of rebaptism, but after prayerful consideration and discussion with Pastor Kilgore, we agreed together that this should go forward.

I was not on line when the objections were raised on this forum, but I am sorry to hear that our precious brother was attached for having expressed a desire for rebaptism. But as you probably know, I understand that too.

Brother Chosen, just keep the beautiful, sweet, humble, contrite spirit that you have now, remaining prayerful, never straying too far from following the Lord...in fact stay close. You must know that you are loved by many, including myself who will always be available to you for prayer, love, counseling and encouragement. You are a very special young man.

With love.....

[Falla39]

These thoughts have come to me this morning:

I am sure Bro. Chosen has spent many hours and days in weeping over the place he had found himself in, long before he ever posted anything on this forum. No doubt he went through many emotions alone.

Psalm 6:6 "I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears". vs.7 "Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies".

vs.8 "Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping". vs.9 "The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer".

Ps. 7:1 "O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust":

Ps.9:10 "And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee".

Ps.28:1 "Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me": vs.7 "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him".

Ps.30:1 "I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not make my foes to rejoice over me". vs.2 "O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me". vs.3, "O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from
the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit".

vs.4 "Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the rememberance of his holiness". vs.5, "For his anger endureth but a MOMENT; in his favour is LIFE: WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT(season), BUT JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING".

Thank You, dear LORD, for Your mercy and Your grace to us all!

Falla39

[chosenbyone]

Originally Posted by chosenbyone

"Believe, when you are most unhappy, that there is something for you to do in the world. So long as you can sweeten another's pain, life is not in vain." Helen Keller

Sister,

I received your PM today and I wanted to thank you for your thoughtfulness. Throughout this day, I thought of how blessed I have been in my life. I was very moved by MOW's offer to come to Houston and I had sent him a PM thanking him for his generous offer. Perhaps, one day, I would have the chance to thank him in person and share a cup of coffee and stories of the goodness of Jesus.

Theresa had mentioned how she remembered the reception I received when I wrote that I had AIDS. I too remembered and as I had mentioned before, everything happened the way it should have and there should be nothing but joy and happiness for the outcome was worth it all. For every member who said a disparaging comment, there were dozens more who made my heart smile and gave me a sense of community and love.

I read this thread again this evening with tears streaming and I wanted to thank each of you that posted such warm sentiments regarding what the Lord has done in my life. I would have responded one by one, but I felt that it would have been too lengthy for all to sort through. Please note that each word that was written meant so much to me. May you find unexpected blessings down every road you travel on your journey.

This forum truly has been a ministry to me and for many, many others.

I wanted to ensure that this post wasn't missed between the pages of the candle conversation that occurred last night.

MOW and Dan thank you for your words of encouragement and being true friends. Dan you need to join us next time. You would have a blast hanging out with Bro. Strange and the group.

Blessings...